Kaweah Delta Skilled Nursing Center, located at 1633 S. Court Street in Visalia, offers a high level of care for patients in need of rehabilitation or long-term assistance. The facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report, earning a rating of "High Performing" for short-term rehabilitation services. The center provides a pleasant and home-like atmosphere for patients, with large semi-private rooms and communal spaces for activities and visiting.
Patients at Kaweah Health's Skilled Nursing Center are cared for by an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nursing staff, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists. The center offers subacute care in a 30-bed unit, as well as transitional care at West Campus for short-stay patients in need of therapy services. The focus at West Campus is on providing customized therapy sessions, medical treatments, and nursing care to help patients achieve their optimum independence goals and return home.
Visitation to patients in the Subacute unit is allowed for 30-minute visits that must be scheduled in advance. Up to two visitors from the same household may visit per patient, and visits will take place in outdoor spaces or communal areas, with proper safety protocols in place. The center places emphasis on family involvement in the patient's care and encourages communication with the interdisciplinary team to keep everyone updated on improvements and discharge plans. Patients are encouraged and assisted with activities of daily living to promote independence and recovery.